What Is Cantonese-Style Chicken?
Last Updated Apr 1, 2020 6:09:22 PM ET
According to Rasa Malaysia, Cantonese-style chicken, or zhà zǐ jī in Cantonese pinyin, is a crispy-skinned, traditional roast chicken preparation that is usually eaten around Chinese New Year. It typically utilizes a wet marinating technique with Chinese five-spice powder.
After marinating in the five-spice mixture, Cantonese-style chicken is air-dried for several hours until the skin is completely dry. Next, the chicken is usually dressed in a vinegar barbecue syrup and then either deep-fried or roasted until the skin is crispy and sweet. This Cantonese dish is famous for the juxtaposition between tender, soft, white meat and crunchy, well-done skin, and it is often saved for special occasions with family.
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